Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
5BC0EB
RGB
91, 192, 235
HSL
198, 78%, 64%
HSB
198, 61%, 92%
CMYK
61, 18, 0, 8
LAB
73, -21, -31
LCH
73, 37, 236
OKLCH
0.76, 0.11, 229
XYZ
38, 46, 85
LUV
73, -40, -46
HWB
198, 36%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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